Bite Size Guitar Podcast

Cover Song Challenge - 40

This episode sets a challenge to help you develop your creativity and songwriting skills.

The Cover Song Challenge is a great way to build your understanding of the music you enjoy listening to as well as help you figure out your own unique style of playing.

Check out useful resources and the episode transcript at https://guitargearfinder.com/podcast/episode-40/

Why You Should Try Learning Another Instrument - 39

If you want to grow as a musician, learning another instrument is a great way to do it.

Learning the basics of another instrument helps you improve as a guitarist in ways covered in this episode.

Even if you're intimidated by the thought of learning another instrument, have a listen to this episode to find out why it might be worth the effort.

Check out useful resources and the episode transcript at https://guitargearfinder.com/podcast/episode-39/

The One Thing to Make You a Better Guitarist - 38

This episode looks at the one thing you should work on if you want to become a better guitarist.

You've probably seen a lot of videos on YouTube with titles like that, so I don't blame you if it sounds like clickbait.

This episode takes a different approach compared to those videos and you should finish this short episode with a clear idea on what you should work on over the next two weeks.

Check out useful resources and the episode transcript at https://guitargearfinder.com/podcast/episode-38/

Forget About the 10,000 Hour Rule - 37

You may have heard the 10,000 hour rule mentioned when people talk about practicing guitar.

This episode will look at the 10,000 hour rule and why you should ignore it.

Even if you want to become an elite-level guitarist, the 10,000 hour rule isn't something you should focus on. Listen to the episode to find out why.

Check out useful practice resources at https://guitargearfinder.com/podcast/episode-37/

How Your Guitar Shapes Your Playing Style - 36

Find out how your guitar changes the way you play and shapes your playing style over time.

Understanding how your guitar impacts your playing style will help you become a better guitarist and make sure you're playing on the right type of guitar.

Learn about different types of guitars and hardware options at https://guitargearfinder.com/podcast/episode-36/

3 Things to Try Out to Refresh Your Guitar Playing - 35

Over time, your guitar preferences and playing style will gradually change. You may not even notice these changes, but your preferences in a lot of areas will definitely change.

This episode gives you three simple ways you can refresh your guitar playing by highlighting where your preferences may have changed and showing how trying new things can open up your playing.

Try these three suggestions out, then read the resources for each suggestion at https://guitargearfinder.com/podcast/episode-35/

4 Ways to Maintain and Adjust Your Guitar - 34

If you want to keep your guitar in great performance condition, it will need maintenance over time. This episode will cover 4 ways to regularly maintain and adjust your guitar and why each way matters.

Even if you're intimidated by the thought of adjusting anything on your guitar, you should read the guides mentioned in this episode so you can understand how these adjustments impact how your guitar feels to play.

Read the guides mentioned in the episode at https://guitargearfinder.com/podcast/episode-34/

How to Learn Songs Faster on Guitar - 33

Use these tips and tools to help you learn and master songs faster on guitar. These tips will help you avoid sloppy technique or rushing as you learn new songs.

Check out useful guides and resources at https://guitargearfinder.com/podcast/episode-33/

How to Find Time to Practice Guitar - 32

If you ever feel like you don't have any time to practice guitar, this episode is for you.

See how you can find time to practice guitar and how to get more out of your practice sessions. This episode also looks at how you can effectively practice guitar without a guitar in your hands.

Check out useful guides and resources at https://guitargearfinder.com/podcast/episode-32/

What Guitar Scales and Modes Should You Learn? - 31

Find out what guitar scales and modes you might want to learn first and why the answer is different for each guitarist.

If you want to learn scales, this episode will give you an easy way to get started with a lot of helpful resources available on my site.

Check out useful guides and scales resources at https://guitargearfinder.com/podcast/episode-31/